CVE-2024-7438

Name: CVE-2024-7438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-03T16:15:49.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0

5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplemachines	Simple Machines Forum	2.1.4

References

https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.273523Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7438?

How severe is CVE-2024-7438?

CVE-2024-7438 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7438?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST